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Michael J. Roberts Michael is originally from New York where he ran a theatrical production company for many years. Encore Theatrical Productions produced many east coast tours of musicals and plays, including La Cage Aux Folles, Man of La Mancha, The Odd Couple, Guys and Dolls and I Do, I Do. In 1994 Michael left the Big Apple for the Windy City to attend law school and has since made Chicago his home. In 2005 Michael decided to follow his passion for theatre and created Chicago?s premier theatre website complete with its first talk show focusing of all aspects of Chicago theatre. Thus ?Stage Door Chicago? was born. Michael still continues to bring productions to Chicago, with the 2007 U.S. Premier of Jerry Springer-The Opera at the Bailiwick Theatre as well as the upcoming Chicago premier of Bare, A Pop Opera.




Stage Door Chicago: 'Dog Sees God' Podcast
December 12, 2007

The talented cast and director of Rubicon's 'Dog Sees God' discusses making the classic Peanuts characters relevant in 2007 and how the issues and growing pains each of them face can be pulled off the front page of any of todays newspapers.

Stage Door Chicago: Interview with Director Daniel Karslake
December 12, 2007

Producer and now first time film director Daniel Karslake sits down for a candid interview at the Chicago premier of his mutli- award winning film 'For The Bible Tells Me So'.

Rubicon's 'Dog Sees God' Proves Grief Can Be Good!
November 25, 2007

Director Ron Popp has assembled a cast that respects the Peanuts characters but also gives them a life beyond the comics.

Stage Door Chicago: Interview with 'Sparrow's' Nathan Allen
November 23, 2007

House Theatre's Artistic Director Nathan Allen discusses the three carnations of 'The Sparrow' and the history of the House Theatre. Underscored throughout the interview is the original music from 'The Sparrow'

New 'Nutcracker' Commands The House
November 20, 2007

Half Carol Burnett Show sketch and half psychological thriller, House Theatre's new production of 'The Nutcracker' is a tradition in the making.

VidCast: Chicago Wicked Celebrates 1000th Performance
November 19, 2007

Even after 1000 performances, Chicago's Wicked is bringing people of all ages and places together.

Weekly 'Windy City Stage' Podcast To Launch In December
November 19, 2007

An exciting and informative new weekly theatre podcast for and about the Chicagoland performing arts will debut in December.

On the Strike: Q & A with Steppenwolf's Francis Guinan
November 14, 2007

Actor Francis Guinan does a Q & A with Michael J. Roberts regarding how the IATSE strike is effecting August: Osage County.

Chicago's Steppenwolf Stricken By Stagehand Strike
November 12, 2007

With the opening of Steppenwolf's August: Osage County transferring to Broadway, the cast is left pondering what move to make next

Stage Door Chicago: Robert Schrock, 'Naked Boys Singing'
November 13, 2007

The long anticipated film version of Naked Boys Singing is now in theatres and Co-Creator and Director Robert Schrock details the history and the difficulties of making a movie of the stage musical.

Angels of Music Rejoice, 'Phantom' Reigns King
November 5, 2007

Haunting the Cadillac Palace Theatre for the holidays, John Caudia and Sara Jean Ford head up a stellar cast in the National Tour of The Phantom Of The Opera.

Stage Door Chicago: Rocky Horror Show
November 4, 2007

The cast and director of the new hit production of The Rocky Horror Show have a rocking good time in this hilarious interview direct from the Mercury Theatre.

Stage Door Chicago VidCast with Ana Gasteyer & Gary Griffin
Stage Door Chicago VidCast with Ana Gasteyer & Gary Griffin
October 24, 2007

Ana Gasteyer who stars as Fosca and Director Gary Griffin discuss the current production of 'Passion'. Ana and Gary also tell us about their other career highlights including Gasteyer's roles in Wicked, Three Penny Opera and Funny Girl. Griffin reflects on the Color Purple and The Apple Tree.

'Rocky Horror' is Fantastically Warped
October 21, 2007

Scott Allen Jones and Amy Armstrong give the performances of their lifetime in this new production of a cult favorite.

Stage Door Chicago VidCast with the Altar Boyz
Stage Door Chicago VidCast with the Altar Boyz
October 27, 2007

The Boyz are back in town and sit down for a fun and informative conversation about the new sit down production of Altar Boyz at the Drury Lane Water Tower Theatre in Chicago.

Jersey Boys: It's A Whopper
October 17, 2007

Jarrod Spector as Frankie Valli and Drew Gehling as Bob Gaudio shine in this emotional roller coaster of a show.

Stage Door Chicago: Phantom
October 20, 2007

Phantom, with Book by Arthur Kopit and Music & Lyrics by Maury Yeston is the latest undertaking of Porchlight Music Theatre. Based on the novel 'The Phantom of the Opera' by Gaston Leroux, Phantom's lead actor's Lara Filip and Peter Oyloe with Director L. Walter Stearns speak to Michael Roberts about the production.

Altar Boyz: The Resurrection
October 16, 2007

Devin DeSantis, Brian Crum, Nick Verina, Tyler McGee and Adam Zelasko all give high octane performances in Chicago's latest smash hit.

'I Do! I Do!' Runneth Over Time
October 12, 2007

'I Do, I Do' at the American Theatre Company of Chicago tries updating the time period without updating the entire book; has some awkward results as the dialogue seems a bit lugubrious.

Hello, Dolly! Goodbye Scenery!
October 9, 2007

In the latest mounting of 'Hello, Dolly!' produced by Theatre at the Center, Chicago's beloved Paula Scrofano once again sinks her teeth into the role.



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